1. Good morning and Welcome to the Encinitas Church of Christ

2. The spirit of Christmas Luke 2:1-20

3. It’s a spirit of Joy But the joy of Christmas is more than that!
Christmas is a time of great joy
Seeing and hearing from old friends
Spending time with family
Sharing presents . . .
But the joy of Christmas is more than that!

4. It’s a spirit of Joy It’s rejoicing in our Savior – Luke 2:8-12
Christmas reminds us of the birth of Christ
Things will soon return to normal, and the presents will all lose their luster, but our salvation is a joy we’ll experience forever! – I Peter 1:3-9

5. It’s a spirit of Appreciation
Christmas is a time to be grateful
We’re grateful for a lot of things . . .
And we’re grateful to a lot of people . . .
But Christmas gratitude goes beyond just the physical

6. It’s a spirit of Appreciation
It’s giving thanks and praise to God Luke 2:13-14a
For His great love in sending His Son – John 3:16
For His grace and mercy – Ephesians 1:3-14
Cook book recall – missing ingredient

7. Lasting peace is founded in our relationship with God
It’s a spirit of Peace
Christmas is a time of peace
We set aside our grudges and bad feelings
We strive to be a little nicer to everyone
Peanuts Comic – Lucy and Charlie Brown
Lasting peace is founded in our relationship with God

8. It’s a spirit of Peace It’s celebrating peace with God – Luke 2:14b
Peace made possible by Jesus! – Colossians 1:19-22; Romans 5:1
A peace that passes all understanding – Philippians 4:4-7

9. It’s a spirit of Good will
Christmas is a time of good will
It inspires us to have compassion
It moves us to do good to others, to be unselfish and giving
And most of all . . .

10. It’s a spirit of Good will
It’s reveling in God’s good will toward us Luke 2:14c
God has truly been good to all of us! – Psalm 103:1-5

11. Get in the Christmas spirit and enjoy the holidays!!!